It is called the grinder, because it is a kitchen tool you will reach for three times a day. In the morning, easily and quietly grind fresh coffee in less than 15 seconds for the morning brew. At noon, blend your own spices for that summer BBQ and give your taste buds a surprise. And for dinner, with little to no prep, grate cheese in 5 pulses for the smoothest mac-n-cheese sauce. Designed to be powerful, quiet, and easy to use. A patent pending Silent Vortex Technology makes this the quietest grinder, and a powerful DC Motor allows for High and Low speed grinding to tackle all of your kitchen needs. The High Mode is designed for hard foods like nuts, cheese and coffee beans. The Low Mode is for herbs and spices. The stainless steel removable grinding bowl comes with a lid that is handy to store ground ingredients. The bowl and lid are dishwasher safe.